Star St Louis Avian Rescue Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our organization is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of parrots by providing specialized care rehabilitation and educational programs. Through our efforts we aim to create a nurturing environment that promotes the physical and emotional health of these intelligent and social birds. Our services include medical treatment behavioral enrichment and adoption programs to ensure that parrots receive the support they need to thrive in captivity.
- Income
- $63,447
- Spending
- $79,325
- Reserves
- 22.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $56,757 spent. Rescue Rehabilitative Fostering Adoption Re-homing - Intake homeless parrots from a variety of sources owner surrender found birds transfer from Animal Control Humane Society. Provide rehabilitative fostering to prepare for future adoptive home including working on behavior socialization training improved health through medical care and long-term health through diet and husbandry. Re-home to qualified permanent adoptive homes where each bird may thrive. Number of persons benefited: 101 parrots were surrendered in 2023. 76 parrots were adopted out to homes. Additional persons benefitted by giving potential surrenders the tools to help keep their parrot.
- $244 spent. Outreach and Education - Community education about parrots and their required care. Without education more birds will continue to be relinquished. Services include free parrot care classes speaking to local schools and attending other community events to raise awareness surrounding proper parrot care. Number of persons benefited: hundreds of people attended classes held by STAR. Through educational mailings social media education posts after school programs parrot care classes and other awareness programs our education outreach program reaches hundreds if not thousands of additional people
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on July 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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